CHAPTER 2 STARS NEW TOYS FROM “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”
What happens next? Find out in Chapter 2 of the fan-created Go Rogue YouTube series. Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the original four-part stop motion story stars key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.
With the first installment embraced by fans worldwide, topping 2.7 million views since its Aug. 31 release, the series follows the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set that have been misplaced by the Empire.
Chapter 1 left off with Jyn Erso fleeing with the instructions to the LEGO Death Star. Up next, she must learn to rely on an unlikely group of heroes. Only by working together can this newly formed band of Rebels outsmart the Empire and restore freedom to the Galaxy.
The four-part #GoRogue series kicks off a global UGC contest beginning September 30that asks fans to share their own “Rogue Stories.” More information is available at StarWars.com/GoRogue for ages 13+,and for parents of kids ages 8-12, have them visit Disney.com/MyRogueStory.
Smuggler’s Bounty has revealed the first line of Funko Pops for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which will be available on “Rogue Friday”, which we be on September 30th.
There will be several Funko Pops exclusives that can only be found at Hot Topic, GameStop, Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens.
We also get our first look at Darth Vader from “Rogue One” in Pop form. As expected, he looks very close to what we are all used to and especially close to what we have seen in “Star Wars: A New Hope”.
Putting behind a checkered past by lending her skills to a greater cause, Jyn Erso is impetuous, defiant,
and eager to bring the battle to the Empire. Used to operating alone, she finds higher purpose
by taking on a desperate mission for the Rebel Alliance!
Jyn Erso is available in her main outfit, with her hood up (exclusively at Hot Topic), and
in her imperial disguise (exclusively at Target)!
An accomplished Alliance Intelligence officer with combat field experience, Captain Cassian Andor
commands respect from his Rebel troops with his ability to keep a cool head under fire and complete
his missions with minimal resources.
Captain Andor is available in his brown jacket (exclusively at Target) or mountain outfit!
A reprogrammed Imperial security droid now loyal to the Alliance,
K-2SO is an alarming sight standing within a secret Rebel base.
The pragmatic droid is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend
in perfectly at Imperial installations and outposts!
Deeply spiritual, Chirrut Îmwe believes all living things are connected through the Force.
His sightless eyes do not prevent him from being a highly skilled warrior. Though
he lacks Force abilities, this warrior monk has rigorously honed his body
through intense physical and mental discipline!
The harsh reality of his Imperial-occupied home world has hardened Baze Malbus
into a pragmatic soldier and a crack shot with his heavy repeater cannon. Baze has
a bravado that provides a marked contrast to the spiritual centeredness of his
best friend and moral compass, Chirrut Îmwe!
A battered veteran of the Clone Wars as well as the ongoing rebellion against the Empire,
Saw Gerrera leads a band of Rebel extremists. Saw has lost much in his decades of combat,
but occasional flashes of the charismatic and caring man he once was shine through his
calloused exterior. Saw’s ailing health has not withered his resolve to fight!
Saw is available exclusively at Walmart!
As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military,
Orson Krennic is obsessed with the completion of the long-delayed Death Star project.
A cruel but brilliant man, Krennic has staked his reputation on the delivery of the
functional battle station to the Emperor!
Specialist stormtroopers stationed at the top secret Imperial military headquarters on Scarif,
Shoretroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility!
Look for the striped Scarif Stormtrooper exclusively at Walgreens!
The elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor
with a dark, ominous gleam. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic,
a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire!
Imperial Death Troopers are available in their standard armor or chrome (exclusively at Walmart)!
The Galactic Empire relies on astromech droids to maintain its machinery, but unlike
the Rebel Alliance, Imperial technicians do not grant their droids independence and subject them
to frequent memory wipes to keep them subservient!
Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force, became a Sith Lord,
and led the Empire’s eradication of the Jedi Order. He remained in service of the Emperor for decades,
enforcing his Master’s will and seeking to crush the fledgling Rebel Alliance!
Darth Vader is a brand new sculpt and design. Find his special “force grip” pose exclusively at GameStop!
Also available will be a line of “Rogue One” Wobblers.
Wobblers combine the style of contemporary vinyl figures with the traditional collectability of bobbleheads!
Choose from Jyn, Captain Andor, or a Scarif Stormtrooper!
Star Wars Superfans #GoRogue to Reveal New Toy Line
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” toys unveiled in series of original stop-motion animated shorts debuting online today
Launch heralds global UGC contest celebrating fan content, creativity and storytelling
A team of Star Wars superfans today revealed the new toy line for the highly anticipated “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” movie via a series of fan-made animated shorts launching on the Star Wars YouTubechannel. As part of a competition in collaboration with creative network Tongal,a team was assembled to write, direct and produce original, fan-made stop-motion shorts starring key toys from the new line to kick off a global UGC contest that asks fans to share their own “Rogue Stories.”
“These fan-created shorts are a tribute to the incredible content that the Star Wars community posts online every day,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “The Go Rogue campaign was designed with Star Wars fans in mind – we want them to be front and center in the run up to ‘Rogue One’ by imagining and creating their own Rogue Stories.”
When Star Wars news breaks, many fans worldwide react by sharing their own videos online. According to new research, fans posted over 838,000 pieces of Star Wars-relatedcontent on YouTube in the past year alone, which is more than 2,296 per day and nearly 96 per hour. Star Wars fan-generated content is also incredibly popular, accruing more than 16.3 billion views in the last year – equivalent to everyone in the world viewing at least two fan-created videos.
The global contest, which kicks off September 30, invites fans to share their own short stories or skits set in a galaxy far, far away… Winning entries from around the globe will be chosen by a panel including “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” director Gareth Edwards. Beginning September 30, teen and adult fans can enter the Go Rogue contest on StarWars.com/GoRogue. In addition to the global contest on starwars.com, in the U.S. and parts of Canada, kids 8-12 can participate on Disney.com/MyRogueStory. Winners will be invited to Lucasfilm in San Francisco to attend a screening of “Rogue One,” and see their short story on the big screen.
The fan-created shorts showcasing the new line of “Rogue One” toys for the first time launches on the Star WarsYouTube channel today, with new installments rolling out through September. The team was lead by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.
“I’ve been a Star Wars fan my whole life so this is a dream project,” says James DeJulio, co-founder of Tongal. “It’s been amazing to see what an inspiration Star Wars has been to so many members of our creative community, whether that’s coming up with their own Star Wars storylines, or playing out scenes with Star Wars toys at home with their kids. I’m excited to share this first ‘Rogue Story’ with the world and hope it inspires other fans to share theirs.”
Fans can pre-order a handful of select items seen in the “Rogue Stories” beginning September 2 at mass retailers, Disney Store locations and disneystore.com. The full range of new “Rogue One”and Star Wars products will be available globally starting on September 30. Join the global #GoRogue conversation on social.
Jedi Temple Archives has revealed the first line of action figures and vehicles from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that will be available for purchase on September 30th. This will occur during next month’s “Force Friday” which is rumored to be called “Rogue Friday” this year.
This one seems to be a new Poe Dameron/Snowtrooper set from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”:
Well, we get to see the back of Vader’s head anyway. Lucasfilm has just released the second trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and make no mistakes, there is definitely a war going on. But more of a massive ground war! Check it out!
A new trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will air this Thursday night during NBC’s coverage of The Olympics.
From Furious Fanboys:
Disappointed that there wasn’t a true Rogue One trailer at Celebration? It’s likely because Lucasfilm was saving it for the Olympics where we’ll see it this Thursday.
NBC ran a promo for the new trailer (which included a new shot of Jyn) during the Olympics already:
Sometime today we will be getting a brand new trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, but until then Lucasfilm has released the official poster (above) and a sizzle real showing behind the scenes action from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. Check it out!
Go behind the scenes of a rebellion built on hope with the cast and crew of #RogueOne: A Star Wars Story.https://t.co/FHPdlVhdq4
Making Star Wars has revealed that next Friday, July 15th, ABC will air a new 3 minute trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. According to the site, the trailer will debut during the 1 hour special, “Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey” which will air on ABC at 8PM.
Don’t be surprised if the trailer appears online prior to the special. We will post the trailer as soon as it is made available.
This weeks issue of Entertainment Weekly goes behind the scenes of the next Star Wars film to hit theaters this year, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. The front cover above confirms in the headline that “DARTH VADER IS BACK!”
From EW:
Before Luke fired the blast that detonated the Death Star, before Leia launched R2-D2 to a remote desert world with secret plans for that battle station, someone had to locate and steal those schematics.
Turns out, it was a team effort.
In this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly, we bring you an inside look at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which explores just how the Rebellion came to possess the information that revealed the fatal flaw in the Empire’s super weapon. It’s a battlefield heist that fans have been imagining for nearly 40 years, described in the opening crawl of 1977’s original Star Wars, with little details scattered throughout.
And here are some new photos and character biographies for the cast of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”:
Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones)
A streetwise delinquent who has been on her own since 15, she has fighting skills and a knowledge of the galactic underworld that the Rebel Alliance desperately needs. “She’s got a checkered past,” says Lucasfilm president and Rogue One producer Kathleen Kennedy. “She has been detained [by the Rebellion] and is being given an opportunity to be useful. And by being useful, it may commute her sentence… She’s a real survivor. She becomes a kind of Joan of Arc in the story.”
Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)
Andor is a by-the-book Rebel intelligence officer, brought in to steady the volatile Erso, but he’s no square. He’s committed, steady, and practical, and has seen more than his share of combat. “He conveys a fair amount of experience and the reality of what it’s like to do this every day, to try to figure out how to resist the Empire effectively and intelligently,” says Kiri Hart, Lucasfilm’s chief of story development. “It’s not easy.”
Chirrut Imwe (Donnie Yen)
Pronounced chi-RUT, he’s no Jedi, but he’s devoted to their ways and has used his spirituality to overcome his blindness and become a formidable warrior. “Chirrut falls into the category of being a warrior monk,” says Kennedy. “He very much still believes in everything the Jedi were about.” He maintains that belief even though the Jedi are no longer there to protect the galaxy. As director Gareth Edwards puts it: “This idea that magical beings are going to come and save us is going away, and it’s up to normal, everyday people to take a stand to stop evil from dominating the world.”
Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen)
Heavily armored, Baze prefers a blaster to hokey religions and ancient weapons, but he is devoted to protecting his friend Chirrut at all costs. “He understands Chirrut’s spiritual centeredness, but he doesn’t necessarily support it,” Kennedy says. Baze goes along with this Force business because “it’s what his friend deeply believes,” she adds. Think of them as a little like the galactic version of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed)
Bodhi is this Rebel squad’s lead pilot. He tends to be hot-headed, but any abrasiveness is overshadowed by his skills in the air — and the void of space. “He flies a lot of cargo, one of his key jobs,” Kennedy says. “And he tends to be a little tense, a little volatile, but everybody in the group really relies on his technical skills.”
K-2SO (Alan Tudyk)
This towering, powerful security droid is described by Edwards as “the antithesis of C-3PO.” In other words, he’s tough, confident, not especially interested in “human/cyborg relations,” and the complete opposite of a neurotic fussbudget. “Kaytoo is a little bit like Chewbacca’s personality in a droid’s body,” Edwards says. “He doesn’t give a s— about what you think. He doesn’t fully check himself before he says things and does things. He just speaks the truth.” Like Jyn, he’s also seeking a bit of redemption for past wrongs. Droids, too, can have regret.
Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen)
Jyn’s estranged father is like the galactic version of nuclear pioneer J. Robert Oppenheimer, with doomsday knowledge that is sought by both the Empire and the Rebellion. “He’s one of those people that has insight into you know specific aspects of just how the universe works,” says Hart. Where has Galen been, if Jyn has been on her own for years? “The circumstances of how the family got to the state that it’s in is something that we probably don’t want to share right now,” Hart says. (Lucasfilm isn’t revealing his image yet, so this is file picture. Don’t worry — the button-down isn’t retro galactic fashion.)
Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn)
On the opposing side, this villain is an ambitious Imperial apparatchik who intends to use his squad of Deathtroopers to pulverize the Rebel uprising and ascend into the Emperor’s graces – while hopefully avoiding the wrath of his enforcer, Darth Vader. “The bad guy is a lot more terrifying when he’s really smart, and really effective,” says Knoll. “There is a lot of palace intrigue going on in the Empire, with people conspiring to move up the ranks and sabotaging each other. There’s not a lot of loyalty there.”
???? (Forest Whitaker)
This character has a past that Star Wars completists will recognize immediately when they see his name, even if he looks very different than the way they’ve seen him elsewhere. (He even looks different from when we saw him in the teaser trailer.) There’s so much to say about this character, we’re going to save his revelation for later today. Check back to EW.com around 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for a deeper exploration of this shadowy figure …
OK. They are not revealing Forest Whitaker’s characters name. They say that “Star Wars” completists will recognize his name. Hmmmm. I think if it was someone that we would easily recognize they would have said Star Wars “fans”, not completists. So real diehard fans may recognize the name. But they also say that he looks different from what we are used to seeing him.
UPDATE: EW has revealed that the character that Forest Whittaker is playing is Saw Gerrera, who appeared in Season 5 of “The Clone Wars.”
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